You have admitted on a public board that you will be "using the head shape of the mickey mouse character." Do you think there will be some magical...

It depends on all the rules and procedures for the contest. If it was a "sweepstakes" it needs to meet both state law and Federal law rules. ...

Copyright covers publication of pictures. The photographer (or their employer) likely owns the copyright. If the builder took the pictures, they...

Might be OK if done with precise accuracy. Not directly applicable, but there's a pending parody case before the Supreme Court that might change...

Each state has different consumer protection laws. As a general rule your money damages are the money you lost. If the item is entirely worthless...

Your statement "I am thinking I need an IP Lawyer" sounds correct. Use Avvo's find a lawyer feature, check listings in your location, maybe local...

There are too many variables and Avvo is not a place for specific legal advice. Variables will include who did the recording (a Federal government...

Since, by "replica" you probably mean "counterfeit" the answer is "No." It's not possible to do it legally. You might get away with it until...

Usually after the counter notice there's a notice that somebody has 10 days to file a lawsuit. You should probably retain a lawyer to be ready to...

Kind of depends on what you say it is and it would seem to be more of authenticity question. Crop important parts, lie and say you didn't is not...